Author: TJ Nelson

The Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum for Fargo City Commission Race

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Candidates for Fargo City Commission get another chance to talk about the issues facing the community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted the candidate forum at Fargo City Hall. It was held in partnership with Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley and Downtown Community Partnership. Five of the seven candidates running for…

Sublime With Rome is Coming to Town, Not To Be Confused With Sublime

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair’s final summer concert announcement is Sublime with Rome. Not to be confused with the current Sublime lineup featuring Jakob Nowell, the son of former lead singer Bradley Nowell. Sublime with Rome features former Sublime members, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, and this is their farewell tour. You can catch them on…

Nick Swardson’s “Toilet Head Tour” Making Three Stops in Our Region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comic and Minnesota-native Nick Swardson has announced his 2024 Toilet Head Tour and it includes stops in Mahnomen, Winnipeg and Fargo. The tour will kickoff on Friday, September 6 at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Swardson will next head to Winnipeg on September 7 at Club Regent. He’ll bring his standup act to Fargo Theatre on…

50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion Coming to Bluestem Amphitheater

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — You can get the latest News from Lake Wobegon one more time during the 50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion stop at Bluestem Amphitheater. The 140-minute show celebrating the Last Live Radio Variety show comes to Moorhead on Thursday, September 26. It’ll include Garrison Keillor’s stand-up on the beauty of being 80, comedy sketches, a word…

Officers Wallin, Martin, McCarthy and Owens Honored During Candlelight Vigil in D.C.

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A somber night under the stars in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week. The names of hundreds of officers killed in the line of duty are read during the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil. “From the state of North Dakota: Charles McCarthy. Jake Ryan Wallin. Continuing from the state of North Dakota: Paul Steven Martin. “Their…

“Up District Festival Field” To Provide New Outdoor Music Concert Fun

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Concert promoter Jade Presents is moving all previously announced outdoor concerts at Fargo Brewing to a new venue. It’ll be called “Up District Festival Field” and it’s located at 1329 5th Avenue North, on the same block as Fargo Brewing. They say ticket buyers will get email blasts and all previously purchased tickets will be honored….

“Summer Kids Dream Passport” Returns to Marcus Theatres

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A passport to entertainment for kids is back this summer at Marcus Theatres. The chain’s annual “Summer Kids Dream Passport” is offering movies for just $3. The series will run for 12 weeks starting June 9th and include blockbuster movies like “Minions: Rise of Gru”, “Trolls Band Together” and “The Lego Movie”. Marcus is offering an…

Zach Robinson Given TOP COPS Award in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Officer Zach Robinson has been awarded the TOP COPS award by the National Association of Police Organizations. He accepted the award Sunday in Washington, D.C. and was saluted by Sen. Kevin Cramer, Gov. Doug Burgum, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski. Robinson was selected for showing exceptional bravery in the…

Red Lobster Abruptly Closes Dozens of Locations Including Grand Forks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dozens of Red Lobster locations across the country have suddenly closed including the Grand Forks restaurant. A bartender told us that the corporate decision came down this morning with no warning. She says the Grand Forks location had just hired a new GM and the sudden closure was a shock to all. The Fargo and Bismarck…